Monica Ramey at Birdland

“Now that the trend of aging rockers cutting albums of show tunes and standards seems thankfully to have run its course, we’re back to vocalists with a real feel for and understanding of the jazz tradition doing them justice. Nashville’s Monica Ramey is a shining example. Her excellent release Make Someone Happy offers resourceful, soaring and engaging interpretations of material from The Great American Songbook.” -Ron Wynn, Nashville Scene

Such acclaim is a common occurrence for Monica Ramey, a Midwest talent, joined by artists like  Beegie Adair, Anthony Wilson, Clifton Davis, Jeff Steinberg, Annie Sellick, Roger Spencer, Rod  McGaha, Jeff Coffin, and Lori Mechem, all of whom have expressed admiration for her work.

Hailing from Francesville, one of Indiana’s quaintest towns, Monica grew up performing on  stage alongside her mother in a high school show choir, singing and dancing. Her passion for  music blossomed from a young age, culminating in a move to Nashville after earning her college  degree to chase her dreams in music. There, she discovered the Nashville Jazz Workshop, where  she learned from some of the top jazz talents in the area and created a second family.

Monica is widely recognized for her long-established collaboration with jazz pianist Beegie  Adair. The duo has produced and appeared on numerous recordings and has graced sold-out jazz  venues across the United States, particularly at Birdland Jazz Club in New York. She now manages their business, Adair Music Group LLC.

Outside of her performances, Monica treasures quality time with friends, family, and pets. She  enjoys traveling, cooking, and gardening, and supports a variety of organizations focused on  animal welfare, music, and human rights.